Kevin Ward
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1992)
Kevin Ward was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1992 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. In 125 career games, he hit .217 with 55 hits, 5 home runs, and 20 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- Died
- 3/9/2019 in Coronado, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1991-05-10
- Last Game
- 1992-10-04
Full name: Kevin Michael Ward
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 254 | 25 | 55 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 23 | 65 | .217 | .288 | .339 | .627 | -437 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career OBP .288 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career SLG .339 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OPS .627 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SDN | NL | 44 | 107 | 13 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 27 | .243 | .255 (-5%) | .323 (-5%) | .384 (+4%) | .708 (avg) | -14.7 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 81 | 147 | 12 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 38 | .197 | .255 (-23%) | .322 (-15%) | .377 (-22%) | .699 (-19%) | -422.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 125 | 254 | 25 | 55 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 23 | 65 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -437 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (125 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 121 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 7 | .198 |
| Away | 62 | 133 | 17 | 31 | 5 | 13 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-04 | SDP | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-10-03 | SDP | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-10-02 | SDP | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-10-02 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-10-01 | SDP | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-30 | SDP | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992-09-29 | SDP | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-25 | SDP | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-24 | SDP | HOU | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992-09-21 | SDP | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 67 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Salary History
Kevin Ward's recorded salaries total $114,000 over 1 season, in 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ward's career ran from 1991 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SDN | NL | $114,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $114,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
Kevin Ward: the record in brief
Kevin Ward played a first major league game on May 10, 1991 and a last one on October 4, 1992. Ward's only club in the season tables is the San Diego Padres. Ward is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 1 inch and 195 pounds. The bio says Ward both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 28, 1961, in Lansdale, PA, USA. Ward died on March 9, 2019, in Coronado, CA, USA. Ward's full given name, per the bio, is Kevin Michael Ward.
Ward collected 55 hits in 254 at bats across 125 games, good for a .217 batting average, along with 5 homers and 20 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .288 and .339 give Ward a career OPS of .627. Over the seasons Ward played, league hitters batted .256; the .217 career figure is 15.3% below that. In OPS terms, Ward's .627 stands 10.9% below the league's .704. Ward collected a career-high 29 hits in 1992. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .243 in 1991, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Ward
- What years did Kevin Ward play?
- Kevin Ward played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1992.
- Was Kevin Ward a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Ward was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Kevin Ward hit?
- Kevin Ward hit 5 career home runs with 55 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Ward play for?
- Kevin Ward played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1991–1992).
- What were Kevin Ward's career stats?
- In 125 games, Kevin Ward had 55 hits, 5 home runs, 20 RBI, 25 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .217 batting average.
- How much did Kevin Ward earn in his career?
- Kevin Ward's recorded salaries total $114,000 over 1 season, in 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ward's career ran from 1991 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1991.
- What was Kevin Ward's salary?
- Kevin Ward's recorded salary was $114,000 in 1992.
- What position did Kevin Ward play?
- Kevin Ward played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Ward and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Ward was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kevin Ward hit each season?
- Kevin Ward's home runs by season: 2 in 1991 and 3 in 1992. His most in one season was 3, in 1992.
- What was Kevin Ward's career batting average?
- Kevin Ward batted .217 over his career, with 55 hits in 254 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Ward have?
- Kevin Ward drove in 20 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Ward in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Ward has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.